I don't know. I don't remember running a pre 2012. I've run lots of newer ones. They tend to run 24-25 knots full fuel, dinghy etc. etc. There...
You need to do as suggested with the plywood, then loosen/remove the motor mounts and roll the engine on it's side (forward). That will grant you...
It's been so many years that Ive forgotten some of the exact details of the owners. But, I ran and managed a brand new one of the "new" 57's that...
The hull was also slightly redesigned in 2012 along with the interior and the going to straight shafts. I've run lots of the 60' MY's and they're...
If I was looking for that type of sportscar and new. You really cannot beat the new vette. It does it all.......reliable, fuel efficient, fast,...
Olderboater owns a handful of yachts from around 35'-130' and does close to 15,000 NM's a year of cruising all over the world. What do you own?...
Make sure to change the aftercoolers every 6 years and that they've already been changed, price it. Because if they haven't you're going to want...
It's really easy to pretend to know what you don't know. This trip is an incredibly hard trip with many perils, weather, very long runs, pirates,...
It's obvious the trip is really beyond your abilities. Finding fuel stops is the easiest part of planning a trip like this. There's no way in...
Bertrams issues were FAR more extensive than what you believe and effected far more boats than you believe. I personally know of about 18 57' or...
In that case the 55' Princess is a lot better choice for the U.S. market. It has a fiberglass hardtop that can be enclosed. Has tons of exterior...
Because the Sunseekers are great sea boats. I've put them in all kinds of seas, slop, and sh@&. I've had the 66' Manhattan in up to 6-8' and it...
Sunseeker without a doubt, much better sea boat and much better quality. Do a search for the Azimut delamination threads if you need any...
I ran a 50' Galleon and it was definately a price point boat. However I had it in a 2-4' beam sea and it rode surprisingly well. While I didn't...
The 62' predator is a great sea boat. Very good running boat in a sea, but it's very nimble if you put it through it's paces in turns. At 30...
Why do you just assume things of other people? The 27' Fountain (in the picture) was a slow boat, my fishing boat will smoke that thing, try...
Hatteras switched to 24 volts in 1988 models and newer.
The best thing you can do from the generator is to run it often with a load (A/C). The best thing you can do for your interior woodwork and...
You haven't driven the right 80'ers then....... put your self in a 35+ knot Sportfish, Arneson boat, or even a predator.....and you can get plenty...
I'm going down to the Panama Canal on Monday to bring another yacht back to Florida. I use Enrique Plumer as an agent, and he is good. My...
